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Study Reveals Fitness Watches Overestimate Calories Burned by 15-25%

A recent study from Florida International University found that popular fitness watches, including Apple, Garmin, Samsung, and Fitbit, consistently overestimate calories burned during workouts. The inaccuracies can lead users to miscalculate their calorie intake and expenditure, particularly affecting those managing their weight.

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